The IGCSE syllabus consists of four main areas:
Population studies (Population and settlement)
Natural Environment (Tectonics,Weathering, Ecosystems, Weather, Climate, Rivers and Coasts)
Economic Activities (Farming, Tourism, Industry, Energy Resources and Environmental Risk and Benefit)
Fieldwork Studies
Looking at this list the only subjects in year 10 that we haven't covered are Energy Resources and Environmental Risk and Benefits and they will be worked on as one module straight after the mock examinations in January. From then on it will be fieldwork, practical application of knowledge and revision, and revision and .... ahem! .... surprisingly even more revision.
Don't consider the prospect of an extended period of revision as just endless past papers, because that is not what it is all about, yes there will be endless past papers but there will also be advice about how to construct the most effective essays, what are key words and command words and tactics on how to give the examiners exactly what they want and most importantly for some of the more verbose amongst you, how to cut the waffle and get straight to the point! Not pointing the finger at anyone in particular, but you know who you are.
Year 10, now is the time to start getting all your notes in order and checking with friends where you have gaps in your notes if you were ill or off school, making sure you have comprehensive case studies for all topics and that everything is up to date. It really does pay to be organised, and most importantly of all......
